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Meta Threatens to Withdraw Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico After $375 Million Fine

Meta Threatens to Withdraw Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico After $375 Million Fine

Meta has threatened to block access to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in New Mexico following a $375 million fine imposed by a jury in a child safety case. The legal battle, initiated by New Mexico's attorney general, accuses Meta of misleading users about safety and allowing child exploitation on its platforms. The case is entering a second phase to determine the necessary changes Meta must implement. New Mexico is advocating for stricter safety measures, including age verification and content controls, while Meta argues these requirements are impractical and costly.
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New Mexico seeks changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial

New Mexico seeks changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial

By Diana Novak Jones May 4 (Reuters) - A trial is slated to begin in New Mexico on Monday that will test the state’s claims that Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms harmed young users’ mental health and its bid for a court order forcing the company to make changes.
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Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

By Joseph Ax NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including children, to harmful artificial intelligence chatbots and made billions of dollars from fraudulent
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Experts Urge Agriculture Minister to Address AI-Enabled Biosecurity Risks

Experts Urge Agriculture Minister to Address AI-Enabled Biosecurity Risks

Over 120 experts, including AI and biosecurity specialists, have called on Agriculture Minister Julie Collins to use existing powers to mitigate the risk of AI being used to create bioweapons. The group has urged the Minister to enforce gene synthesis screening at borders to prevent the import of synthetic DNA and RNA that could be used to engineer pathogens. The International AI Safety Report 2026 highlights that AI systems can now provide expert-level guidance on creating biological weapons, making it crucial to screen imports for dangerous sequences. While major international gene synthesis providers already screen orders voluntarily, Australian import permits do not currently require such measures. The experts argue that implementing these screenings could deter potential wrongdoers by ensuring that any attempt to import dangerous sequences is detected.
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Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

By Joseph Ax NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for beat reporting for stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including children, to harmful artificial intelligence chatbots and fraudulent advertisements, and another for
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New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard
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New Mexico Attorney General's Lawsuit Against Meta Could Reshape Social Media Industry

New Mexico Attorney General's Lawsuit Against Meta Could Reshape Social Media Industry

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over concerns about child safety online. The lawsuit seeks to classify Meta's services as a 'public nuisance,' a legal doctrine previously used against tobacco and opioid companies. The case demands significant changes to Meta's platforms, including strict age verification, usage caps for minors, and the removal of features like infinite scroll and autoplay. These measures aim to protect children from addictive content and potential harm. Meta argues that these demands are impractical and could lead to the removal of its services in New Mexico if a resolution is not reached.
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Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Public Nuisance Case in New Mexico Over Child Safety

Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Public Nuisance Case in New Mexico Over Child Safety

Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Public Nuisance Case in New Mexico Over Child Safety
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Stocks edge up in Asia, oil flat amid Middle East uncertainty

Stocks edge up in Asia, oil flat amid Middle East uncertainty

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) - Shares edged higher while oil prices flatlined in Asia on Monday, as investors drew comfort from signs of patchy progress in settling the Middle East conflict at the start of a week packed with earnings and key economic data.
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Sweden Detains Tanker in Baltic Sea for Sanctions Evasion

Sweden Detains Tanker in Baltic Sea for Sanctions Evasion

Sweden's coast guard has detained a tanker in the Baltic Sea, suspected of being part of a Russian shadow fleet evading Western sanctions. The vessel, Jin Hui, is believed to be falsely flagged and lacks proper seaworthiness and insurance. It is included on sanctions lists from the EU, UK, and Ukraine. The tanker has a history of port state control issues and has been involved in extensive trading across various jurisdictions, indicating potential violations of international sanctions. This action is part of a broader effort by Nordic and European countries to disrupt the operations of tankers that operate outside international regulatory frameworks.
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Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

By Diana Novak Jones May 2 (Reuters) - A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate - a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state.
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Meta Faces Potentially Costly Court-Ordered Changes in New Mexico Child Safety Case

Meta Faces Potentially Costly Court-Ordered Changes in New Mexico Child Safety Case

Meta Faces Potentially Costly Court-Ordered Changes in New Mexico Child Safety Case